～（も）～し、～し
mo si si
Not only; both; listing reasons
Formation 接続
Plain clause + し; N / な-adjective + だし; Aし、Bし
Explanation 説明
Lists multiple qualities or reasons, often suggesting further reasons could also be given. Repeating も can emphasize that both items apply.
Examples 例文
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この店は安いし、料理もおいしいです。
This restaurant is inexpensive, and the food is delicious too.
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今日は雨だし、風も強いので、家にいます。
It is raining and the wind is strong today, so I will stay home.
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彼は英語も話せるし、日本語も話せます。
He can speak English, and he can speak Japanese too.
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駅にも近いし、部屋も広いので、この家に決めました。
It is close to the station and the rooms are spacious, so I chose this house.
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明日は休みだし、少し夜更かししようと思います。
Tomorrow is a day off, so I am thinking of staying up a little late.
How related patterns differ 比較
し～し lists reasons or qualities, often non-exhaustively. The te-form connects actions; たり～たり gives sample activities. や～など lists a non-exhaustive set of nouns. Attachment depends on the type of item being linked.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～（も）～し、～し | Not only; both; listing reasons | この店は安いし、料理もおいしいです。 This restaurant is inexpensive, and the food is delicious too. |
| ～やら～やら | Things like ... and ...; ... and ... among other things | 机の上には本やら書類やらが積んであります。 Books, documents, and all sorts of things are piled on the desk. |
| động từ thểて (～V+て) | The Japanese te-form; connecting actions | 窓を開けてください。 Please open the window. |
| ～たり～たり ～する | Do things such as; alternately do | 日本では、学校で勉強したり、旅行したりした。 In Japan, I did things such as studying at school and traveling. |
| ～や～など | Things such as; and others | スーパーで野菜や果物などを買いました。 I bought vegetables, fruit and other things at the supermarket. |
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